Cariou narrated Major League Baseball's World Series films from 1992-1997. He has recorded a number of books, including several by Michael Connelly, for audiotape release. In 2004, he was elected to the American Theatre Hall of Fame. In 2010 Cariou potrays Madoff-like ponzi scheme man Louis Tobin in Fx's riveting drama Damages. The main protagonist in season three. Stars alongside Glenn Close.

In 2010 Cariou potrays Madoff-like ponzi scheme man Louis Tobin in Fx's riveting drama Damages." The main protagonist in season three. Stars alongside Glenn Close. This is an over-view of his character. "The head of the Tobin family and Patty Hewes'(Close) latest target. His Ponzi scheme has effected millions of people. He was cheating on his wife, Marilyn, with Danielle Marchetti, who Patty believes knows about Tobin's fraud. He is about to be sent to jail for his actions, but commits suicide the day before he is sentenced."